Nonprofits are open for you to stop in any time in the hour period for which you sign up, unless otherwise noted for caroling or meal serving.

8am to 9am

Northern Rivers, Albany: Donations of items for Christmas Stockings for 150 teenagers living in a residential program.

St. Paul’s, Rensselaer: Donations of items for people experiencing homelessness who are guests of St. Paul’s shelter.

Village of Colonie Outreach Center, Colonie: donate items, station to make cards for soldiers and people in nursing homes, free coffee, hot chocolate and snacks.

8:30am

St. Paul’s, Rensselaer: Cook and serve breakfast to shelter guests (all supplies/ingredients will be provided by staff of St. Paul’s)

9am to 10am

Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany: Donations of items to support people experiencing homelessness.

Hope House: donate items from their wishlist to support women and children residing in their “halfway house” where women ages 18 and up can recover from addiction. Additionally - this year there are 17 children who live in Hope House either full or part time - if you would like to help with Christmas presents for these children, please sign up here.

Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Albany: Donation of items to support people experiencing homelessness. Donation of trays of pasta/lasagna/ziti/stuffed shells, or salad to support their Christmas Eve meals.

Northern Rivers, Albany: Donations of items for Christmas Stockings for 150 teenagers living in a residential program.

St. Catherine’s Center for Children, Albany: Donations of items for families experiencing homelessness.

St. Paul’s, Rensselaer: Donations of items for people experiencing homelessness who are guests of St. Paul’s shelter.

Veteran’s Miracle Center: Donations of items that will be used to assemble household gift packages for veterans who are establishing new households.

Village of Colonie Outreach Center, Colonie: donate items, station to make cards for soldiers and people in nursing homes, free coffee, hot chocolate and snacks.

10am to 11am

Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany: Donations of items to support people experiencing homelessness.

The Food Pantries of the Capital District, Albany: Donations of food to support people experiencing hunger.

Hope House: donate items from their wishlist to support women and children residing in their “halfway house” where women ages 18 and up can recover from addiction. Additionally - this year there are 17 children who live in Hope House either full or part time - if you would like to help with Christmas presents for these children, please sign up here.

Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Albany: Donation of items to support people experiencing homelessness. Donation of trays of pasta/lasagna/ziti/stuffed shells, or salad to support their Christmas Eve meals.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society: Donation of items to help support abandoned pets. Visitors are invited to tour the dog and cat rooms!

Salvation Army of Troy, Troy: Donation of food items to support those experiencing hunger, and hats for adults. Donations of trays of pasta/lasagna/ziti/stuffed shells, or salad to support their Christmas Eve brunch.

St. Paul’s, Rensselaer: Donations of items for people experiencing homelessness who are guests of St. Paul’s shelter.

Veteran’s Miracle Center: Donations of items that will be used to assemble household gift packages for veterans who are establishing new households.

Village of Colonie Outreach Center, Colonie: donate items, station to make cards for soldiers and people in nursing homes, free coffee, hot chocolate and snacks.

10:30 am - Holiday Caroling

- Please arrive promptly, lyrics may be found here.

Bright Horizons Latham, Latham: Singing holiday carols to participants of this adult day program that serves people with cognitive or functional impairments. You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to participants.

Albany County Nursing Home, Albany: Singing holiday carols to residents of the nursing home (60% of nursing home residents NEVER receive a single visitor!). You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to residents.

11am to Noon

Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany: Donations of items to support people experiencing homelessness.

Hope House: donate items from their wishlist to support women and children residing in their “halfway house” where women ages 18 and up can recover from addiction. Additionally - this year there are 17 children who live in Hope House either full or part time - if you would like to help with Christmas presents for these children, please sign up here.

Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Albany: Donation of items to support people experiencing homelessness. Donation of trays of pasta/lasagna/ziti/stuffed shells, or salad to support their Christmas Eve meals. Cooking and serving lunch for 30 residents of the emergency shelter.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society: Donation of items to help support abandoned pets. Visitors are invited to tour the dog and cat rooms!

Ronald McDonald House Charities: Donation of items to help support families that are living in the house while their children receive medical treatment.

Salvation Army of Troy, Troy: Donation of food items to support those experiencing hunger, and hats for adults. Donations of trays of pasta/lasagna/ziti/stuffed shells, or salad to support their Christmas Eve brunch. Cooking and serving dinner at the Christmas Eve Brunch.

St. Paul’s, Rensselaer: Donations of items for people experiencing homelessness who are guests of St. Paul’s shelter.

Veteran’s Miracle Center: Donations of items that will be used to assemble household gift packages for veterans who are establishing new households.

Village of Colonie Outreach Center, Colonie: donate items, station to make cards for soldiers and people in nursing homes, free coffee, hot chocolate and snacks.

11am - Caroling

Please arrive promptly, lyrics may be found here.

Bright Horizons Beltrone, Colonie: Singing holiday carols to participants of this adult day program that serves people with cognitive or functional impairments. You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to participants.

Watervliet Senior Center, Watervliet: Singing holiday carols to diners at this congregate meal program. You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to diners. Additionally, donations of food and pet food are also appreciated.

St. Margaret’s Center (a pediatric nursing home): Singing holiday carols to residents of this pediatric nursing home. You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to residents.

11:30am - Caroling

Please arrive promptly, lyrics may be found here.

Westview Senior Center, Albany, NY: Singing holiday carols to diners at this congregate meal program. You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to diners

Noon to 1pm

Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany: Donations of items to support people experiencing homelessness.

Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Albany: Donation of items to support people experiencing homelessness. Donation of trays of pasta/lasagna/ziti/stuffed shells, or salad to support their Christmas Eve meals.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society: Donation of items to help support abandoned pets. Visitors are invited to tour the dog and cat rooms!

Ronald McDonald House Charities: Donation of items to help support families that are living in the house while their children receive medical treatment.

St. Paul’s, Rensselaer: Donations of items for people experiencing homelessness who are guests of St. Paul’s shelter.

Veteran’s Miracle Center: Donations of items that will be used to assemble household gift packages for veterans who are establishing new households. Assembling the gift packages for veterans.

1pm to 2pm

Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany: Donations of items to support people experiencing homelessness.

Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, Albany: Donation of items to support people experiencing homelessness. Donation of trays of pasta/lasagna/ziti/stuffed shells, or salad to support their Christmas Eve meals.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society: Donation of items to help support abandoned pets. Visitors are invited to tour the dog and cat rooms!

1:15 pm - Holiday Caroling

Please arrive promptly, lyrics may be found here.

St. Margaret’s Center (a pediatric nursing home), Albany: Singing holiday carols to residents of this pediatric nursing home. You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to residents.

Bright Horizons Clifton Park, Clifton Park: Singing holiday carols to participants of this adult day program that serves people with cognitive or functional impairments. You are encouraged to bring holiday cards (homemade or otherwise) to hand out to participants.